The Biggest Sandwiches in Maine Are At Big G’s
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2 жыл бұрынGerry Michaud Jr. is the man behind Big G’s Deli, a low-key sandwich spot in Winslow, Maine, not far from Colby College. Gerry has been feeding locals since 1986 when he opened his deli and serves up some of the largest sandwiches you’ve ever seen, thanks in part to his own ingenious quest for the perfect sandwich bread, which he makes at the deli.
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@ryann8806 2 жыл бұрын
you can just tell from his demeanor that this is the spot to go. his voice puts me at ease. genuine guy. these are the best kind of places.
@friendsabhi Жыл бұрын
Well said.
@pinkchaos. Жыл бұрын
Not to discredit him, but in ME, this is how it is ❤️ every mom and pop restaurant is like this. Maine is the state of family. Every place treats you, and makes you feel like you’re part of the family.
@NazriB Жыл бұрын
Lies again? Executive Chef Institute College
@alexlogan202 Жыл бұрын
Yeah not for the food but for the emotional support
@TheWill0fStrength 11 ай бұрын
@@pinkchaos.Clown and a nobody discrediting b g deli!
@DurvalLacerda 2 жыл бұрын
This was actually pretty wholesome, I wasn't expecting it. Props to Munchies for bringing us this. I hope Big G's keeps existing forever
@timroux7523 2 жыл бұрын
Been eating here since I was a kid. Amazing food, worth the hour drive from where I live now.
@alexlogan202 Жыл бұрын
They won't using that bread
@johndong7524 Жыл бұрын
Cringe. It's a story about a small town diner. What else did you expect?
@suzushiEitan 2 жыл бұрын
He has these wise, kind, and hard working eyes. Much much respect.
@wackrapsatire 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say...super likeable guy. Great
@lavabaci6194 2 жыл бұрын
you mean blue
@raymondbabich6408 2 жыл бұрын
working eyes is the worst compliment i ever heard
@Semba999 2 жыл бұрын
@@raymondbabich6408 right like what you saying I look tired af 🤣
@sadhu7191 Жыл бұрын
Bro he gets to work at 1 am.
@rodneybrown4304 11 ай бұрын
Amazing. People like Gerry don't start businesses, they start traditions. I love to see these family run restaurants that continue into the next generation.
@MrBaldwin 11 ай бұрын
Rodney you clown the dude is microwaving onions and cheese and slaps it on a piece of bread and calls it a sandwich how could you ever be happy to pay for that what a disaster after 30 years in the business you'd think he would find a way to serve hot food without it being nuked in the microwave YUUUK
@EducatedSkeptic 8 ай бұрын
VERY early on, it was Colby College students who sat down on the floor of his "strictly take-out" sandwich shop to eat, who inspired him to expand and make in-house seating an option, at a previous location in Winslow. He subsequently moved to this location and, as he said, has expanded multiple times. I've been enjoying his incredible sandwiches almost since he first opened.
@PinkSlime0990 2 жыл бұрын
I've never wanted a deli sandwich as much as I do right now
@MrSuperG Жыл бұрын
Yeah why watch this now I just stopped eating pigs as well
@groovypacosta1212 Жыл бұрын
@@MrSuperG try i friend oyster mushrooms sandwich some of the best ive ever had
@TheGalacticGamers1 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who lives in Maine and goes here, don’t miss your chance to check this place out if given the opportunity!
@hackse4883 2 жыл бұрын
on the bucket list in the USA trip
@blizzunt420e 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who lives in Maine you shouldn’t be so open and welcome to out-of-state hours they’re the ones that bring increased inflation to our home prices destroy our forests for new neighborhoods and shopping centers and they’re the reason why our state is becoming more accessible to home-based workers which completely destroys the choir in quaintness of our state
@sin7182003 2 жыл бұрын
Wish I could! Looks delicious! As a new beach club owner, it brought tears to my eyes on this man's commitment & discipline. Certainly gave me a motivational boost for today!
@abiromu 2 жыл бұрын
What sandwich is the best here?
@thecount1374 2 жыл бұрын
I will
@casualuser8064 2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit… I went here when I was a kid, must have been 2002 or 2003, and I brought a menu home because the sandwiches were so good/ thought the names were funny. Obviously that got misplaced over the years and I’ve never been able to find which sandwich shop it was even though I distinctly remembered ordering the Lucretia Borgia. What a trip stumbling open this video 20 years later, will definitely be going back the next time I’m up that way.
@TheUcboi Жыл бұрын
No you didn’t. Quit lying
@MatTancock Жыл бұрын
@@TheUcboi surely he'd lie about a sandwich
@Eggsi__ Жыл бұрын
@@MatTancock lmao
@Bricksquad-ik4wr Жыл бұрын
Why did I cream my shorts to this
@tylerhuntdesign 2 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in central Maine and Big G’s has been a go-to since my childhood. Do not sleep on this legendary spot!
@honduraschris 2 жыл бұрын
I lived in New Vineyard for 4 years when I was a teen back in the 1980’s. Went to Farmington High school. I can’t remember eating at one.
@yituw Жыл бұрын
I'm over by belfast now a days but I remember going there as a kid like 15 years ago I think about those sandwiches often so cool coming across this video I have to go back sometime
@ipw7251 Жыл бұрын
People don't get any better than this. The end was great. This is actually pretty moving. Who knew sandwiches could be so heavy? Life is remarkable.
@williamboyle8918 Жыл бұрын
Lol
@code99designs77 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a regular here. If you're ever in the Waterville area in Maine, stop in. These sandwiches are amazing.
@EvanHT 2 жыл бұрын
Awe man. As someone with no family this shit always brings jealous tears to my eyes. So uplifting and wholesome
@webstercat Жыл бұрын
I understand you completely
@TedMerc Жыл бұрын
I feel you bud
@lawrenceragnarok1186 Жыл бұрын
Don't be jealous, start your own family and make some new memories my friend
@EvanHT Жыл бұрын
@@lawrenceragnarok1186 that’s the plan. Hard to find good girls my age these days that also want kids and also match my way of life haha. Single and 29 is hard.
@lawrenceragnarok1186 Жыл бұрын
@@EvanHT I'm single and 34, my last girlfriend was last year and she was only 21, didn't work out so great but was fun for a while lol
@josephyauch9593 2 жыл бұрын
As one of those Colby grads he mentioned, this place is heaven! Always look forward to grabbing a sandwich when I go up to Winslow!
@RustyShacklefordddd Жыл бұрын
His determination and dedication at 70 years old is amazing. Eating a sandwich from this place is definitely going in my bucket list.
@pinkmonkeybird2644 7 ай бұрын
Gerry seems like a genuinely good person devoted to his family and his restaurant. He wants people to slow down and relax for a bit and enjoy his food and maybe a bit of conversation instead of grabbing a sandwich and leaving immediately. I can definitely relate to that now that I’m older. I really appreciated him talking about rising so early to be able to clear his head and all the little tasks needed to keep his restaurant humming along. It’s meditation and it’s good for us. What a kind soul.
@karenhargis9824 Жыл бұрын
Bring more of these Vice. It’s a crazy world, and anything refreshing means so much to me.
@po2313 Жыл бұрын
Salt of the earth people such as this man are what hold this country together.
@allison7076 Жыл бұрын
I love that he always says we and not I. Giving tribute to his team for their success. What a nice man
@Tokioka 2 жыл бұрын
Was not expecting the ad at the end. Great sense of humour. 😂
@jenniferhamby7667 Жыл бұрын
This man would make the trip worth it. He is so genuine and loves what he does and I am sure you can TASTE the love in each bite.
@bluefun22 2 жыл бұрын
Watching somebody be content with life is so refreshing
@emsjen 2 жыл бұрын
My grandparents used to take me here. Def will be taking my kids when we go home to visit ❤❤❤❤❤
@Girrrrrrrr 2 жыл бұрын
Really loved this episode. While working at Subway as a youngster I really developed a passion for making sandwhiches, bravo to Gerry for creating a staple in his parts!
@user-zf1dr9bp3p 11 ай бұрын
Moved from Maine and I still miss Big G's. Used to chat with Gerry and he always had a joke at the ready. Great food Anda great guy.
@BoredPCGuy 2 жыл бұрын
What a well-deserved video spot! These folks work their butts off, for good reason... they make excellent sandwiches. Our family loves to go here every so often. Never disappointed. Pro-tip - if you go here for the first time, I'd start with HALF a wishbone to get a feel for it. A whole sandwich becomes two filling meals easily.
@muskafella 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing is better than seeing this whole family work together and the owner loving it
@alecc4137 2 жыл бұрын
As a Canadian living on the east coast this place is totally an easy spot to hit on any road trip along the east coast.
@TuckerMcCannon 2 жыл бұрын
5:03 First son/brother/family member is introduced...No name, no intro, Big G's Daddy looks away and folds a towel and laughs it off. 5:26 Big G's daddy introduces his "other" son, pats him on the back! Smiles and tells us how he lucky to have him! I'm sure the sandwiches are good (and big) and for that amount of food very affordable. Awesome restaurant and take care of each other we only have limited amount of time together and family time is the most important!
@frankwhite9228 2 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing hmmmm.
@abiromu 2 жыл бұрын
He seemed hesitant to call the first person his son. So it may be someone else?
@elgmichoacan818 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe cus he's gay
@freebriccs6134 2 жыл бұрын
Probably cuz the son got a little sugar in his tank just sayin lol
@TuckerMcCannon 2 жыл бұрын
@@freebriccs6134 that's a casual way to say it ;) but he still should be happy he's his son and working hard for the family.
@Uthoris 2 жыл бұрын
Please do more stuff from Maine, I love to see it
@Slurpified 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, I live here. Not alot of people showcase Maine much so thanks.
@LOOISDYLAN 2 жыл бұрын
Giving a spotlight to lesser known food and food spots is the Maine idea for this channel
@KingstonTV334 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@weeziepuff13 2 жыл бұрын
That was great! What an uplifting, inspiring portrait of a hard-working family and some terrific-looking food!
@borix5007 Жыл бұрын
Wholesome genuine guy. Awesome to see his place get featured and probably flooded with people
@jesse5680 Жыл бұрын
As a young teenager from Boston area, I went to NEMC (New England Music Camp) in Sidney ME for few years back in the mid 90s, we used to take a field trip to Big G's every summer as a special treat. Even in '95ish, the sandwiches were huge and the quality was to die for! Glad to see they're still going strong 👌👍
@vajayna_eklhabouh 2 жыл бұрын
You can tell the amount of passion they have with what they do....
@docicusalignjon 2 жыл бұрын
What a sweet, hard working dude.
@Bunny11344 Жыл бұрын
What a sweet man. Is effort and love does not go unnoticed. Sandwiches are so underrated I wish I could go there to try some 🤤
@Endo_4weeks 2 жыл бұрын
I lived right next door to this place for a few years!!!! I still go from time to time, cannot say enough good about these people! So glad to see them featured here!!!
@MrSuperG Жыл бұрын
The chicken curry with Nan is a must.
@kathyerickson9402 2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! The commercial is perfect! A nice "word of mouth" story and the sandwiches look great!
@user-uy3eq5hg1s 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic feature... so much history and emotion packed into 9 minutes... Vice does some great work.
@colecopete 2 жыл бұрын
More Maine stuff please. Big G’s is a great start
@brianmoody2549 2 жыл бұрын
Putting your heart and soul in to giving,your sandwich the tastes flavor and the ingredients to bring a smile to your face ,having the right team,will always keep you going on the right track,too cook and make great sandwich people love.you have you have a style of your own way.
@martaavonto9995 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the hard work he and his family put in their business! Love a good family run business, good job !!! ❤️
@greg_216 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a night owl, but, man, do I appreciate the feeling you get when you're working and no one else is calling or emailing or tapping you on the shoulder. Those wee small hours are great, whichever side you're seeing them from.
@allysonbeaulieu7351 8 ай бұрын
i’m from waterville, used to work up the road from Big G’s. this is wonderful.
@otakudesuka7376 2 жыл бұрын
I really love this kind of story above everything else. All around the world. Meet real people, genuine human beings.
@gab.lab.martins 2 жыл бұрын
The guy says about his son "he's almost 50", and I'm waiting for the son to burst in laughter for his old man making fun of him… but no. He *is* almost 50. Looking 35 at most.
@somerandomguy84 2 жыл бұрын
I said the same thing!
@govindjayakumar Жыл бұрын
love when a family is involved in such ventures ❤️
@colbypaquette2519 11 ай бұрын
Seeing this makes my heart melt not just from living in the town next to big g’s but also the memories I’ve had there with my family hell even had my highschool class supper there
@BassettDirigoMaine Жыл бұрын
Being from the area in the mid 90's I always enjoyed bringing friends from nearby Unity College for their first Big G's sandwich. It's wicked awesome that all these years later they still come back with their kids. And my kid's ❤️ the GIANT Whoopi pies!
@vladock3372 2 жыл бұрын
Goddamn, grew up in Maine for a little bit as a kid, and they've always had some of the best sandwiches out there. You can tell this man cares, and his sandwiches look freaking amazing. I got to get out there and eat some man. They deserve the clout. This is awesome. Much love to the whole family, and stay blessed 🤙
@karenhargis9824 Жыл бұрын
Big G, amazing story and history with all the success. As I say, “Food brings enemies together.” Especially referring to your statement of “looking forward to food three times a day.” So wholesome and foods made great memories and brought family, friends together. And for those who care about others. God bless
@lorenl9262 3 ай бұрын
Kudos to YOU and your family for "keeping things REAL!!!" Stay real and keep up the GREAT Job!!! :)- KUDOS!!!
@finngrannis-phoenix547 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking about this video just brought back wild memories of going to Big Gs with my parents and getting sandwiches and a loaf of bread that we'd turn into some of the best french toast of all time
@johndong7524 Жыл бұрын
What's so wild about getting a sandwich? You hicks have nothing else going on in your boring dead little town?
@chillyman7340 Жыл бұрын
The business really is his life and it's great that his family is so supportive and helpful, great video.
@austinsojka7082 2 жыл бұрын
The way he talks about food is amazing!!
@sarabegin5382 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! My favorite news source hitting up one of my favorite local food joints! Big Gs is legendary.
@ryangibbons8809 Жыл бұрын
Places like this are absolutely beautiful! Family run restaurants cranking out good, honest food.
@snakepond Жыл бұрын
Listening to Big G and his sons just made me smile through the whole video. Hope I get to visit one day soon.
@danbanks7930 Жыл бұрын
It's great to see people keep a family business going and enjoy themselves and it beats working for somebody else who's always nickel and diming you you know being your own boss is always a benefit and you're never hungry when you work in the kitchen
@UKBornin1971 Жыл бұрын
If I'm ever in Maine, I'll be definitely stopping by!!
@CV-xj3ju 8 ай бұрын
The best in town...I met g in person , he is the nicest person ever...love ❤ to all...
@maxpower4584 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like an amazing place. What an accomplishment!
@amirlifts6951 2 жыл бұрын
I live about a 12 minute drive from Big G’s,i can guarantee its the biggest and tastiest sandwiches ive ever eaten. We would go here after football games when i was younger and brings back great memories, even today going there its always a good time. Glad this place in the small towns of Winslow-Waterville is getting recognized on here. Big G’s deserves it and more!
@RichardColwell1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I’d love to visit this place some day.
@kimbyts9045 2 жыл бұрын
This is now on my bucket list. That sandwich looks amazing
@hunterwebber6025 2 жыл бұрын
I've been there dozens of times, well worth the visit. The sandwiches are bigger than it looks. We asked for cheese on the side once and literally got 14 slices 😂
@kimbyts9045 2 жыл бұрын
@@hunterwebber6025 lol. Now that's what I'm talking about lol
@AydsFlo Жыл бұрын
SO GOODDDD
@TheReesew1974 Жыл бұрын
This family besides the delicious looking sandwiches they create is why folks come back to this deli time and time again.
@xSamiraLive 10 ай бұрын
as a person who has been to Big G's a lot its great to see this on Munchies :)
@adambrewer4400 11 ай бұрын
I love this place, one of Maine's best eats
@bfrost7 2 жыл бұрын
lol, Gerry is a cornball in that commerical. glad to see it.
@Beastbadd84 Жыл бұрын
This man will live forever, he's amazing
@JackieOgle Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love delis and sandwiches!! I 've always wanted to go to Maine anyway! Looks like a must see place to go and eat! Congrats on their success!
@estrellagomes401WAVY Жыл бұрын
Love Maine 🥰 Their Family Dynamic Is So Awesome To See ❤️ What A Treasure 💐 Definitely Need To Get There
@francescabusuttil6575 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely has a favourite son you can just tell there's a vibe going 😂
@LUImusic856 2 жыл бұрын
Kinda sad tbh lol
@jaybeazy4978 2 жыл бұрын
There were 2 sons thought one was a chic
@fernandogutierrez1838 2 жыл бұрын
LMAOO
@siddarth3955 2 жыл бұрын
The son in red shirt seems like the prodigal son hehe
@Poro615 2 жыл бұрын
I felt bad for the gay son, kinda the reason I don’t treat anyone diff. You could could obviously tell there was hurt in his portion of the video
@patrickhart2390 2 жыл бұрын
Lived in Maine my whole life, love that Michaud family
@ChuckCanada1 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this. Great food and family.
@jaybird4834 2 жыл бұрын
Great story and life outlook. Thank you. Hope to eat there some day.
@AndyB718 2 жыл бұрын
Seems to have a blessed demeanor and relaxed personality.
@redonebeatbox 2 жыл бұрын
Such a nice guy!
@zachharper2833 Жыл бұрын
Love his perspective that food is very important because its something we really do "need" and we look forward to it 3 times a day. Makes you think about people that work in food that really put hard work and love into what they make and appreciate them more.
@acauto247 10 ай бұрын
This place is awesome! Worth the trip
@luketanner8239 2 жыл бұрын
So happy you guys went here!! Love it when Maine businesses are showcased!! There's plenty more that are 'Munchies' material
@yardburd2000 2 жыл бұрын
The ad at the end 🔥🔥
@alvinlee140 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this deli.
@isrraelbarrera2442 Жыл бұрын
I work with my dad I love this story of yall working together may God keep blessing yall and yalls family food looks good. 🙏🙏
@sambkpr Жыл бұрын
Used to be in the area all the time and ate breakfast there constantly. Their bread is just huge which translates to the most incredible french toast youve ever seen
@brianaguirre1 2 жыл бұрын
All the bread and baked goods looked like some of the most delicious I have ever seen, I could just imagine a sandwich on that bread!
@Love.Laugh.Lorcana. Жыл бұрын
God bless this man and the rest of the big g crew. I’m definitely making a trip out there soon!
@harryfarmer3847 2 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you guys did something in my state. We have many wonderful food spots here in Maine. This place is a few towns over from me, I'm gonna go check it out.
@louiswilliamson5937 2 жыл бұрын
First son said "we have had different amount of contact over the years." Lol I wonder why. He says that and then my man introduces the other son lovingly 😂
@thomasrainbow 2 жыл бұрын
Probably because his son was born gay and Big G didn't approve but finally kind of started accepting it. Sad.
@TURTLEORIGINAL 2 жыл бұрын
@@thomasrainbow keep telling yourself that. You chose to be a homosexual. No person is born a murderer. No one is born a thief.
@alieninthecaribbean 2 жыл бұрын
You cannot choose to be homosexual or heterosexual. Sexual attraction is innate. It is not governed by the cognitive part of the brain but the instinctual, older part of it, formed early in the womb. The feeling of falling in love or feeling infatuation are all involuntary neurological responses, not cognitive decisions. You cannot choose to make your heart beat faster, palms get sweaty, pupils dilate, blood rush to your skin, or feel butterflies in your stomach at the sight of someone. It simply happens naturally. If that response is only triggered by people of the opposite sex it means you are heterosexual. If it is only triggered by people of the same sex it means you are homosexual. If it happens regardless of the sex of the person, you are bisexual. Nor is sexual orientation a moral issue like murder or stealing their property. Someone being gay does not violate anyone else's autonomy, freedom, or human rights. Comparing sexual orientation to such things is as ridiculous and irrational as comparing left or right-handedness to such things.
@asgbdhj 2 жыл бұрын
I chose to be an animal rapist because i was born attracted to animals.
@walterbradthau9525 2 жыл бұрын
@@TURTLEORIGINAL that's a pretty stupid response...
@amillionwhooshes Жыл бұрын
wow that is amazing! I love the personalization with the in-house made big bread and the thoughtfulness that Gerry 'Big G' put into those sandwiches and just the confidence to put it out there and make it happen. I think its the honesty and humbleness- this hits something different than most of the videos I've seen. Really cool inside look into an amazing establishment, cant wait to visit one day!
@JohnMiller-yh2lj Жыл бұрын
My great grandparents lived not far from here and I remember loving going to eat here. Sadly they have passed away and I live in Florida now. Nothing like it here and I really am quite disappointed but I still have the memories.😇🙏🇺🇸
@bakoguy5330 2 жыл бұрын
I’m a few mins in and this man is already a legend in my eyes! This is place is going on my bucket list!!! Big G(s)!
@luismunoz0764 2 жыл бұрын
Lol “this is my son” after not introducing us to his gay son
@Dynomite611 2 жыл бұрын
Visiting Maine this summer. Definitely stopping by here.
@blizzunt420e 2 жыл бұрын
The people of Maine Don’t like outsiders so don’t waste your time visiting our beautiful state you’re not welcome
@amandamartinez9497 Жыл бұрын
WOW I wish I could visit this place tomorrow looks delicious! Loved the commercial at the end
@crystalstickney7123 8 ай бұрын
Went there so much as a kid. Miss it.
@seaveyhoops 2 жыл бұрын
I live like 2 hours away in the NH seacoast, don’t head up that way much but i’ll have to check it out sometime
@jazxsora 2 жыл бұрын
It's always awesome to see my home state represented, even better when it's not just something from Portland!
@HenrySylvester01 2 жыл бұрын
Word!
@trajancanada Ай бұрын
Two pieces of bread with good stuff in between. Sandwiches are perfection.
@shane6242 Жыл бұрын
Man. I miss this place, haven't been to Maine since 2003 but remember it fondly! Johnny Fever and a Whoopie Pie :)
@johnlapham4400 2 жыл бұрын
Went with my aunt when I was 15 she loved food we watched cooking shows EVERYTIME we spent time together emerald was our show but these sandwiches changed everything
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